Community leader Samson Monama said residents wanted better
service delivery from their municipality, which falls under the North West
province. Roads in the township were in a poor state, he said.

Basic rights

"We are demanding our basic rights. We want roads and
bridges that will not collapse."

The local clinic was not in good condition either.

"That is not a place where sick people go to get
better."

The protest follows those in Mothutlung last week during
which four people died, allegedly at the hands of police. Mothutlung residents
were complaining about water shortages.

Madibeng municipality spokesperson, Lebogang Tsogang,
earlier said residents' grievances included water shortages and demands for the
dismissal of a Mothutlung ward councillor.

On Tuesday, Madibeng's mayor Poppy Mangongwa and two other
officials - chief whip Solly Malete and speaker Buti Makhongela - resigned. The
new mayor was Matshidiso Mangoathe, the new chief whip was Simon Klass, and the
new speaker was Douglas Maimane.

North West Premier Thandi Modise on Wednesday said she had
called an urgent provincial executive council meeting to discuss several
issues, including the protest over water shortages near Brits.

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